Dan Brannan is Content Director of RiverBender and EdGlenToday.com. Dan started at Riverbender.com/Edglentoday.com in December 2014. He is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL with degrees in Journalism and Psychology. Having previously served as the Executive Editor of The Telegraph in Alton, his 17-year tenure led the paper to over 350 awards including several General Excellence awards in the Illinois Press Association, Illinois Associated Press, Freedom Communications, Southern Illinois Editorial Association and Journal Register Company contests. Brannan was chosen to lead Freedom Communications' national pilot on social media.
He is the author of eight nonfiction books including: "The Courage to Live," a biography about Donna Gustavel, a young woman with multiple disabilities; "Everyday Angels," an inspirational book of moving human interest stories; "Live Life to the Fullest: Stories of People Coping With Diabetes" which is endorsed by the American Diabetes Association; "Boy Giant: The Story of Robert Wadlow The World's Tallest Man;" "Damn Cold and Starving" written with Sgt. Marion Ray; "You Can't Kill the Dream" co-written with fellow journalist Ande Yakstis; and "A Life in Parts," the story of Loretta Goebel and endorsed by Beatle Paul McCartney.
Dan, an avid exercise enthusiast, is a member of the American Diabetes Association and lives in Maryville. Dan has two children in college - Savannah and Sierra.
MADISON COUNTY - Illinois State Police said one person was killed and another was injured Friday afternoon, May 22, 2026, in a two-vehicle crash on Illinois 4 at Rose Road in Madison County. ISP Troop 8 responded to the scene at about 3:36 p.m. Friday after a reported fatal crash involving a truck-tractor...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police said Tuesday, May 26, 2026, that a man killed after being struck by a vehicle near West Florissant Avenue and Carl Avenue in Jennings has been identified as Terrence Covington, 40, of the 5700 block of Hodiamont Avenue in Jennings. The St. Louis County...
ALTON - Crowds gathered in Alton on Monday, May 25, 2026, for the city’s 159th consecutive Annual Alton Memorial Day Parade, continuing what organizers described as a longstanding community tradition. The parade, held on Memorial Day in Alton, marked another year of participation from residents...
ALTON - Sam Roberts, a retired U.S. Marine Corps Reserve sergeant major and owner of Roberts Motors, served as grand marshal of the Alton Memorial Day Parade, an honor parade organizers said was in recognition of his military service and commitment to the community. Parade Chairman Greg Erler said...
ALTON - A World War II-era B-25 Mitchell bomber flown by pilots Mike Marino and Charlie Bramstedt passed over the Alton Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, 2026, marked what organizers said was the first time a B-25 had appeared over the event. The flyover featured a North American B-25...
ALTON — Rayna Raglin, an Alton senior who won state titles in the 100-meter and 200-meter races, was celebrated Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Alton Memorial Day Parade. Raglin was smiling throughout the parade, with thousands in attendance in Alton. The recognition came two days after she won...
ALTON — The 159th consecutive Alton Memorial Day Parade drew an estimated 60 to 70 entries Monday, May 25, 2026, with organizers highlighting a first-time flyover, returning longtime groups, and several new entrants as standout features of this year's event. “It was a great parade,”...
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School orchestra students and Orchestra Director Victoria Voumard performed Sunday, May 24, 2026, in the Edwardsville Symphony Side-By-Side Concert on the Stage by the Downtown Edwardsville Library in Edwardsville. Voumard said the concert featured Edwardsville...
GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic High School in Glen Carbon will host the IHSA Baseball State Series regional IHSA first round beginning Monday, May 25, with postseason games scheduled throughout the week at the school’s baseball fields behind the campus. The school announced...
GODFREY - A fire in the roof and ceiling of the crematory area of Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home and Crematory in Godfrey drew a commercial box alarm response Sunday after a maintenance worker spotted flames and smoke, according to Godfrey Fire Protection District Chief Eric Cranmer. T...
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